The Hybrid

By: The Guardian of the Hell Gate

Chapter 4: The First Death R.I.P

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha & co. or any music that may be used in this chapter.

Since the confrontation at the shrine our trio had gotten onto the interstate heading for Kyoto. They had been traveling about seven hours so it was about 12:00p.m. (let's say the last chapter ended when it was about five a.m.) And Kagome was currently taking an exit to grab some food and gas, while Nelly's 'Batter Up' played softly on the radio.

The exit wasn't much just an old gas station, a disgusting motel, and a Burger King, there were however other roads leading away from these few businesses.

"Hey sleeping beauties time to wake up," said Kagome softly.

Of course Inuyasha and Glace didn't feel like getting which was demonstrated when Inuyasha just turned and pressed his cheek against the window as Glace just curled himself into a tighter into a ball on Inu's lap.

"Ok, stay asleep I guess I'll just eat your BURGER KING food."

That sure caught their attention. As Inuyasha and Glace sprung up.

"You wouldn't dare!" yelled Inuyasha, while Glace checked for any hamburgers or chicken tenders, and Inuyasha checked in every possible place for the food even the stupidest of places like the glove compartment. Needless to say that it wasn't long before Kagome burst out laughing.

As the two panicking dog demons heard Kagome's melodious laughter they recognized her statement for what it was... A ploy to awaken them.

Inuyasha pouted slightly at being tricked as he slumped in his seat and crossed his arms over his chest as he glared at Kagome from the corner of his eyes.

"What's the big idea waking me up like that? I mean really that was just low threatening me with me Burger King food," he said angrily. Glace seemed to agree with Inuyasha as he growled softly while giving Kagome a mini glare.

"Oh don't get your boxers in a bunch we're just stopping to get some food and gas and SOME people didn't want to get up, I wonder who I'm talkin' bout'?" she asked sarcastically,

"Yeah me too," he said innocently, Kagome just rolled her eyes.

"Whatever, I'm going to get some gas then we can stop by Burger King."

Causing Inuyasha to start grinning like a madman.

"Hey, earth to Inuyasha go let Glace use the bathroom while I'm paying for the gas." She had found some money in the glove compartment, after successfully snapping him out of his daydream she started towards the small dirty snack bar of the gas station.

"Yeah, yeah ok," he said as he got out of the car stretching his muscles in the afternoon sun. And headed to a grassy lot near the gas station, Glace at his heels.

By the time they got back Kagome had finished pumping the gas and was sitting in the passenger seat, her door was open allowing a cool breeze to flow through the car.

"You two ready?"

"Yep."

"By the way if you have to go to the bathroom I suggest you use the one at Burger King."

"Even I knew that," said Inuyasha as he slide into the drivers' seat and Glace jumped into Kag's lap.

Inuyasha quickly started up the car and re-parked it at the Burger King before he noticed.

"Hey what happened to your ears and eyes?" asked Inuyasha bewildered.

For you see Kagome's doggy ears were gone and her once purple eyes were now a golden brown.

"Don't worry I'm just incognito I mean I kinda stood out with those purple eyes which reminds me..." she trailed off.

Suddenly she pressed her warm hands to Inuyasha's warmer face and closed her eyes, as her hands started to glow blue.

Inuyasha was at first surprised about the glow coming from her hands but they were so warm and comforting, he slowly closed his eyes. He felt Kagome's soft thumbs rub his cheeks softly, it felt nice. But the feeling was taken away all to soon for him.

"What you do that for?"

Kagome just smirked ever so softly.

Of course Inuyasha didn't notice anything until a black strand of hair fell into his face. Suddenly causing his hands to fly to his head feeling around for his ears.

"Hey what the fuck did you do!" exclaimed Inuyasha.

"I did the same thing to you I did to me, so quit being a baby and come on, oh Glace watch the car for us while we're gone ok?" said Kagome as she got out of the car.

Glace just puffed out his chest a bit and sat up straighter, which was pretty much saying that he would, although he did look a bit like a blue stuffed animal while doing so. Kagome however just smiled and kissed him on the head. After which Kagome softly closed the door. And the two headed for the door.

Where they once again split up to go to the bathroom. A few minutes later after they had used the 'facilities' they were ordering their food, which was two Double Whopper meals and one Chicken Tender meal. They quickly paid and got their drinks and then they were on the road again. It was about 1:00 p.m.

They didn't actually arrive at Kyoto until nightfall, 8:30 to be exact. That was when the shit hit the fan.

Inuyasha at that moment was trying to find a hotel when a phone started ringing. It was a cell phone which was in the glove compartment. It was Koto, Kagome quickly answered.

"Hey Koto, what's up?"

"Kagome? Kagome quickly I need you to meet me at Moonlight Street and down a nearby alley."

"Ok, are you alright?"

His voice sounded raspy.

"Never mind hurry!" His line went dead.

"What's up Kag?"

"We have to get to Moonlight street fast. I think something's wrong with Gramps."

With Inuyasha driving they got there in minutes. Only to see Koto's SUV on it's side. It was banged up pretty badly. But a quick sniff told them that Koto wasn't in the car but had concealed himself in an alley.

Kagome found him first.

"Koto? Koto! Are you alright?" she asked frantically.

"Kagome? Kagome. I'm glad you found me I won't be around much longer," he rasped.

"No! Come on we have to get you to a hospital..."

She quieted when Koto put his fingers to her lips.

"Kagome they poisoned me not even my demon powers can save me. So I have to tell you now, Naraku is in America, so you must go to America. I know America is a large place but it's alright, because your father anticipated something like this would happen and left a way to track Naraku's whereabouts on a super computer. Find the base and the computer and you've found Naraku. Here are places where it could be." He held up a piece of paper in a shaky hand.

"Memorize those places then destroy that paper. Inuyasha?" Koto asked suddenly.

"Yes?" replied Inuyasha suddenly on Koto's other side.

"Here take this sword it's called Tetsuiga it was made from your father's fang and rightfully belongs to you use it to protect Kagome I leave her in your care, so you better take care of her."

"With my life."

"That's what I wanted to hear, and remember you are both strong but to defeat Naraku you will need three more... Just three more. Kagome, Inuyasha I wish you could have grown up to be normal but alas you have never been normal. I love you both… Good- bye." And suddenly just like that Koto was gone.

Silent tears flowed down her face as Glace whimpered his own sorrow at the loss of Koto. While Inuyasha just bowed his head in respect.

"Rest in Peace, Koto."

Suddenly Inuyasha wrapped his arms around Kagome pulling him into his chest letting her cry on his shoulder. As he comfortingly rubbed her back.

Until they heard sirens, someone must have seen Koto's car and called them.

"C' mon Kagome they'll take care of Koto's body but we have to go." He said softly, but urgently.

She just nodded slightly as they stood Kagome holding Inuyasha's hand. As the three ran back to the car. And were off as if they were never there.

'You will pay Naraku.'

To Be Continued...